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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 675.22 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 675.22 and 279.38 is: 385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 675.22 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/675.22 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 675.22 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 188,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,642.96/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.58

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